The Texas Longhorns and Mississippi State Bulldogs are both dealing with injuries at the quarterback position.

No. 1 Texas heads into its SEC opener with strong momentum, but its first opponent in the new conference is hurting at the worst possible spot at the worst possible time. Mississippi State announced late Saturday that starting quarterback Blake Shapen is out for the season with a shoulder injury and will need surgery.

When the No. 1-ranked Texas Longhorns host the Mississippi State Bulldogs next Saturday at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, starting quarterback Blake Shapen won’t be available to head coach Jeff Lebby after suffering a season-ending shoulder injury in a 45-28 loss to the Florida Gators.

STARKVILLE — Mississippi State answered Florida’s first touchdown with one of its own late in the first quarter, then followed that up with a rare big play on defense.

Mississippi State fans should begin preparing for a long season after losing at home 45-28 to Florida. It’s the Bulldogs’ third-straight loss and to make

Florida got a desperately needed win Saturday against Mississipi State. But it wasn't exactly a confidence builder for a beleagured defense.